Identify the dependent and independent variables in each situation.

a. the total cost of running a business is based on its expenses.

b. the price of a house depends on its area.

c. the time it takes you to run a certain distance depends on the distance.

d. the number of items in a carton depends on the size of the carton.

Aquality characteristic of new iphone x made at the amsterdam plant at apple computers has a manufacturing specification (in mm) of 0.200 +/- .07. historical data indicates that if the quality characteristic takes on values greater than 0.27 or smaller than 0.13 the component fails at a cost of20.19. based on these data: determine the taguchi loss function (must show work) calculate an estimated loss for a quality characteristic of .30 calculate an estimated loss for quality characteristic of .40.